Dallara 2012 IndyCar delivery schedule

"We planned for 60 and we’re almost there," said Stefano de Ponti, CEO and general manager for Dallara. "I think we have 55 or 56 orders and the first 15 will be delivered Thursday.

"It’s about what we expected, between 50 and 60, and everything is right on schedule."

Chip Ganassi, Penske Racing, Andretti Autosport, KV Racing Technology, HVM, Rahal/Letterman, Dreyer & Reinbold, A.J. Foyt, Dale Coyne, Panther Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, Bryan Herta, AFS and Michael Shank will each receive one car Dec. 15.

Newman/Haas placed an order last September but is no longer competing in the IZOD INDYCAR series and Sarah Fisher Racing may get that car.

Following Thursday’s delivery, the next batch of 14 cars will be delivered on Jan. 16 and the backup cars are set to drop on Feb. 16. Speedtv.com